2 Samuel 18:6

Was the land of Ephraim west or east of Jordan? PROBLEM: According to Joshua (17:15–18), the Ephraimites settled on the west side of Jordan. But in 2 Samuel 18:6 it speaks of the “woods of Ephraim” as being on the east side of Jordan. SOLUTION: Some believe this battle (2 Samuel 18) took place on... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Samuel 18:17

Was Absalom buried in the forest of Ephraim or in the Kidron Valley? PROBLEM: After Absalom was killed by Joab’s men, they took his body and threw it into a pit and covered him with a large stone. However, according to 2 Samuel 18:18, Absalom had erected his own tomb in the Kidron Valley. Where was... [ Continue Reading ]

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